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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation are forming a partnership that will see Japan’s largest airline join with Joby to bring aerial ridesharing services to Japan. Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) also joined the partnership, with the intention of exploring opportunities such as ground-based transportation. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 19, 2018

Technology developed by Nissan for the battery-electric Nissan LEAF will be used in an electric bus project led by a team from Kumamoto University, that starts testing next month in Japan, with the goal of making zero-emission public transit more widespread and affordable.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

The new electric car brand Aion S—recently unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2018 by GAC NE, GAC MOTOR’s new energy vehicle arm—will be the first line of cars to adopt Nidec’s fully integrated traction motor system (E-Axle) ( earlier post ). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 15, 2024

TOKYO, Japan — Honda Motor Co., Honda) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) this week announced plans to establish a new 50/50 joint venture (JV) company, ALTNA Co., The new JV is based on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) the two companies signed in October 2023. ALTNA), in July 2024. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors signed binding agreements to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles in order to capture the opportunities in the ongoing industry transformation, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2019. Isuzu Motors is one of the world-leaders in the segment of 3.5

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JULY 20, 2022

ENEOS Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co. Toyota Motor Corporation , and Toyota Tsusho Corporation established the Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels (Research Association) to study ways to optimize the process of producing fuel.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors will begin production of the Minicab-MiEV, a onebox kei–car-class commercial electric vehicle (EV), at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI), MMC’s factory in Indonesia. MMKI has a production capacity of 220,000 vehicles per year, and currently produces the Pajero Sport, Xpander, and Xpander Cross.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Toyota Motor Corporation has started offering an upgrade service in Japan that allows customers to evolve their cars swiftly in line with technological innovation as part of the company’s efforts to enhance car value. The service is available for the Prius U Grade.

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Japan Toyota Prius Corporation 195

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APRIL 19, 2018

Japan-based NTN, a leading global supplier of hub bearings and driveshafts, will supply in-wheel motor technology to EV startup Changchun Fawsn Auto Tech (FSAT), established in October 2017 by FAW Group. FSAT will exhibit a prototype vehicle at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. NTN’s latest in-wheel motor.

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Motor Motors Motoring Supplies 292

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Nissan launched the all-new Note compact car in Japan, with sales planned to begin 23 December. As the company’s best-selling model in its home market, the car continues to play a key role in the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan. 2020 Nissan Note e-POWER (Japan Market). This is the power of e-POWER.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 7, 2024

Isuzu Motors and Honda Motor began demonstration testing on public roads in Japan of the Giga Fuel Cell, a fuel cell (FC)-powered heavy-duty truck currently being co-developed by the two companies.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

Nissan Motor plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. The vehicle is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and is being planned and developed by NMKV Co.,

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JUNE 12, 2024

That plan was upended last October after one of its robotaxis struck and dragged a woman, leading California to suspend the company’s license and GM to halt all operations. The Detroit company is also pondering the best way to use the technology, whether it be for robotaxis or personally owned vehicles that have partial or full autonomy.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

General Motors, Honda and GM’s autonomous driving subsidiary Cruise have agreed to setup a driverless ride-hailing joint venture in Japan which will begin a driverless ride in early 2026. The three companies aim to establish the JV in first half of 2024.

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MAY 25, 2021

Hyzon Motors Inc., This comes ahead of Hyzon’s proposed business combination with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), that would result in Hyzon becoming a publicly listed company.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Hyundai Motor Group signed an investment contract with the government of Guangdong Province to establish an offshore fuel cell system production facility in Guangzhou, China. At the new plant, the Group will manufacture the same proven fuel cell systems that are used for Hyundai Motor’s NEXO fuel cell electric SUV.

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APRIL 21, 2018

Nidec Corporation, a Japan-based leading global manufacturer of electric motors, has developed a new fully integrated traction motor system (e-axle) comprising an electric motor, reduction gear box and inverter. Latest version of the e-axle.

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JULY 22, 2021

Suzuki Motor Corporation and Daihatsu Motor Co., have joined the Commercial Japan Partnership (CJP) commercial vehicle project ( earlier post ) to accelerate their carbon neutrality initiatives in minivehicles through the dissemination of CASE technologies (connected, autonomous, shared and electric) and services.

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MAY 18, 2023

Suzuki Motor, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor will unveil prototype mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) equipped with a jointly developed BEV system. Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) also participated in the planning to achieve the optimal specifications for efficient last-mile logistics.

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Suzuki Commercial Toyota Japan 448

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JUNE 22, 2023

and Mazda Motor Corporation agreed to enter into discussions on establishing a medium- to long-term partnership to meet demand for battery EVs and automotive batteries in a rapidly expanding market. Mazda had installed Panasonic batteries in its Demio EV, which the company had leased in Japan since 2012. Panasonic Energy Co.,

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The vehicle was jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru; Toyota’s version is the bZ4X, which the company unveiled last month in Japan ( Earlier post.) The two companies entered into a new business and capital alliance in September 2019. US market specifications will be revealed in LA.

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MARCH 5, 2018

Eleven companies, including automakers Toyota Motor, Nissan Motor, and Honda Motor, have jointly formed Japan H2 Mobility, LLC (JHyM), aimed at the full-fledged development of hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles (FCV) in Japan. Air Liquide Japan Ltd.; Iwatani Corporation; Tokyo Gas Co.,

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Nissan’s grain boundary diffusion process allows it to reduce the use of dysprosium in the traction motor in the updated LEAF by 40%. Nissan Motor Co., released the updated Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV) in Japan. Click to enlarge. Dysprosium is added to neodymium magnet’s to strengthen heat resistance.

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Japan Nissan Available Motor 274

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MAY 19, 2017

Toyota Motor, Nissan Motor, Honda Motor, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy, Idemitsu Kosan, Iwatani, Tokyo Gas, Toho Gas, Air Liquide Japan, Toyota Tsusho and Development Bank of Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding on collaboration toward the large-scale construction of hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

New Delhi: Yamaha Motor Co., has produced a total of three-million of the Yamaha Performance Damper , an anti-vibration damper for automobiles since its manufacturing began in 2004, the company said. 2 of Yamaha Motor Hydraulic System Co., 2 of Yamaha Motor Hydraulic System Co.,

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Potential Motors has unveiled its all-new Adventure 1 Overlanding van, and the Toyota Hiace has met its match. Despite their age and limited availability outside of Japan, their 4×4 capabilities and Volkswagen Van aesthetics have garnered them a cult following. The Toyota Hiace is THE small take-you-anywhere van.

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

Japan-based Terra Motors Corporation, founded in 2010 and an established seller of electric scooters in Japan, is seeking crowd-sourced funding on inidiegogo to support its new electric three-wheeler. The company has already performed feasibility studies around Asia with its design. Click to enlarge.

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Motor Motors Motoring Philippines 273

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JUNE 27, 2019

Hyundai Motor Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). The companies will also team-up to expand the adoption of non-metallic materials across a wide range of applications, including the use of carbon fiber and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. Earlier post.)

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JULY 20, 2022

Isuzu Motors, Toyota Motor, Hino Motors, and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) will jointly plan and develop light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric trucks for the mass-market. The companies will also promote the introduction of FC electric trucks to the market along with their widespread use.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Nissan Motor Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc., a company engaged in the automotive lithium-ion batteries business. Nissan will acquire all the common shares of Vehicle Energy Japan held by […] The post Nissan to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The Nissan Note e-POWER NISMO S has gone on sale in Japan, offering buyers of the country’s best-selling car more power and sportiness. The Nissan e-POWER powertrain is driven by an electric motor that’s powered by a gasoline engine—i.e, a series hybrid. a series hybrid.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

and Sumitomo Corporation announced an agreement to diversify and strengthen rare earth supplies in Japan. Further, the companies will collaborate on the supply of rare earth metals and other products. US-based MP Materials Corp. MP’s Mountain Pass facility is the US’ only scaled rare earth production source.

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JULY 3, 2017

and Honda Motor Co., have established the a joint venture company for the development, manufacture and sales of motors for electric vehicles on the premises of Hitachi Automotive Systems in Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture. Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. Earlier post.) Hitachi Automotive hods 51%; Honda holds 49%.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Hitachi Automotive Systems and Honda Motor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming to establish a joint venture company for the development, manufacture and sales of motors for electric vehicles. The two companies now will conduct formal discussions regarding the establishment of the new company.

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APRIL 20, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has admitted to manipulating fuel consumption testing data for some 625,000 mini-cars it manufactured for sale in Japan by itself and partner Nissan. Mitsubishi Motors has stopped production and sales of the applicable cars. Nissan was the one who identified the discrepancies.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Hyundai Motor India, the second largest car maker in the country, is set to enter the hybrid vehicle segment in the coming three years. Hyundai Motor India is likely to bring in the hybrid powertrain alternatives in its mid-size SUVs in the future. Globally too Hyundai Motor is pushing for hybrids.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The Nikkei reports that Japan-based motor maker Nidec is planning to invest an estimated ¥100 billion (US$715 million) to build an e-axle plant in Mexico. The company is currently producing e-axles in China and Europe but will start making them in North America as well ahead of an expected surge in demand.

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